Growing up, sports were always a huge part of my life. I remember as a pre-teen getting up early in the morning on Sundays to watch NFL Game Day preview shows and subscribing to Sports Illustrated, reading it from cover to cover. My father was an All-American soccer and lacrosse player in college and he always … Continued
We know how prevalent is the impact of body language. We sense it every day. For example, when we attend a show and say an actor “inhabits a role,” we mean their body language acts just like the fictional person would. When you are on a train or in a restaurant and you muse about … Continued
Photographs in nonfiction books are like sprinkles on ice cream. They are valuable, but not vital. Authors who want photographs to enhance the narrative should conduct due diligence for determining rights and license fees, not only to prevent legal snags but also to honor their brothers and sisters in the visual arts. Publishers usually place … Continued
Introduction From an economic point of view, image rights in football1 are becoming one of the most discussed topics in the field of sports law. According to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s paper, “The Role of IP for Athletes and Image Rights,”2 “[t]he right to one’s own image is the ability to decide when, how and by … Continued
A discussion of hot topics in college sports, including the recent Alston Supreme Court decision, new state student-athlete NIL compensation laws, the outcome of 2021 NCAA Constitutional Convention, including plans to restructure the NCAA, College Conference Realignment, and the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Co-Sponsored by The Sports Lawyers Association Co-Chairs: Jill Pilgrim and Jeff … Continued
Presenters from different sectors of the performing arts and entertainment industry will address disability rights and issues, with each panelist discussing their personal experiences and perspectives about embracing non-ableism in their own (and their clients’) creations and productions and making workspaces more accessible. The panel will also look at changing depictions of disability in the … Continued
If there is one thing that professionals in the arts, sports, fashion, and entertainment industries have been closely watching, it is undoubtedly NFTs. From NBA Top Shot digital collectibles to auction houses selling multi-million-dollar blockchain-based artworks, non-fungible tokens have taken the world by storm as an innovative way to monetize content and foster fan engagement. … Continued
January 2022 Welcome and Introduction of Program Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Chair Barry Werbin, Esq. Herrick, Feinstein, LLP New York, NY Program Chairs Judith B. Bass, Esq., Law Offices of Judith B. Bass, New York, NY Louise Carron, Esq., Klaris Law PLLC, New York, NY Elissa D. Hecker, Esq., Law Office of Elissa D. Hecker, Irvington, … Continued
Krell’s Korner is a column about the people, events, and deals that shape the entertainment, arts, and sports industries. This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Godfather. Based on Mario Puzo’s opus of the same name—which had debuted in 1969 and became a best seller—this epic film about a mafia family in New York City … Continued
Welcome to the Spring issue of the Journal. We are all looking forward to be able to gather together safely. Thank you so much to Immediate Past Chair Barry Werbin and the Executive Committee members who recently completed their terms as EASL officers. Barry’s steady leadership continued to transform and bolster the Section and its Committees, … Continued